FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0404-2026

Product

Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9257-08.

Brand name
Octreotide Acetate
Generic name
Octreotide Acetate
Route
Intramuscular
NDCs
0480-9257, 0480-9259, 0480-9262
FDA application
ANDA210317
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 4401619, Exp.: 09/30/2026; 4501005, 03/31/2027.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
1,897 Cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2026-03-17
FDA classified
2026-03-27
Posted by FDA
2026-04-01
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0404-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.